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Photos by Bill Ackerman – backerman@shawmedia.com Jake Szpytek and Alana Harris pose as they wait Promgoers walk to buses that took them to the Downers Grove North High School prom Satur- to board a bus headed to Navy Pier. day at Navy Pier in Chicago.

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8ON THE COVER Quinn Picha (from left) takes a photo of Maddisen Nona, Alex Olsen and Theresa Hawkins Saturday at Downers Grove North High School, where students waited for buses to take them to prom at Navy Pier in Chicago.

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FAR LEFT: Josh Arguello and Mary Kate Riordan sit at the front entrance as students gather Saturday at Downers Grove North High School to take buses to Navy Pier.

LEFT: Emma Kowalczyk (left) and Gifty Agyermand talk in Downers Grove North’s Purple Gym as they wait to take a bus to prom.

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DOWNERS GROVE – Downers Grove North High School upperclassmen arrived in tuxedos and dresses Saturday at the school’s Main Street lobby before this spring’s prom.

The students met to take pictures and find their friends before boarding buses that took them to Navy Pier in Chicago for the big dance.

Chaperones said the 540 students in attendance were well-behaved at the dance, which was themed as a Greek “Night of the gods” this year, School District 99 Spokesperson Jill Browning said.

The night ended with a fireworks display over the lake.

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Bill allowing DuPage County to create stormwater utility fee passes state Senate

By ED MCMENAMIN emcmenamin@shawmedia.com DOWNERS GROVE – A bill approved Thursday by the Illinois Senate gives DuPage and Peoria counties authority to enact stormwater utility fees.

A possible fee would fund stormwater infrastructure improvements to mitigate flooding that has hit the area during big storms in recent years, DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin said.

These improvements are paid for by property taxes.

Cronin said the fee would be more equitable than the property tax, because it would be based on how much water a property displaces.

“If you’re a big developer and you put down a large, 50,000-square-feet parking lot of concrete, and you displace a lot of water to your neighbor downstream, you’ll pay more,” he said. “If you take steps to install semi-permeable pavers and rain barrels at home, your fee will be a lot less. You’ll get credit for it. It’s the ultimate in responsible behavior policy.”

State Rep. Ron Sandack co-sponsored the bill in the House and said he believes the bill was a good use of “local control,” because it gives the county the ability to decide whether it wants the utility fee. He said he does not have an opinion on whether the county should have the fee.

“This bill (allows) them to do that in a logical, rational way, and then be held responsible by their constituents and voters at the county level,” he said.

The bill comes on the heels of last month’s third significant flood event in five years – affecting more than 8,700 homes and businesses, costing millions of dollars in uninsured losses.

For Downers Grove residents, a new countywide utility also follows a village stormwater fee introduced this year, which makes some uneasy.

“I’m not a proponent of it,” County Board District 3 Commissioner and Downers Grove resident Brian Krajewski said. “I just think it’s another tax. I wasn’t happy with the one Downers Grove

put in.”

Should DuPage County act to establish a stormwater utility fee program, the legislation mandates the county notify affected property owners of the fee two years before sending out the first bill. During this period, the county would be required to hold public hearings, educate property owners about the fee, and develop a credit system for those property owners that implement green practices.

County Board District 2 Commissioner Elizabeth Chaplin, an unincorporated Downers Grove resident, said she supported the bill because it gives the county the ability to decide for itself whether it wants the fee. She said she will wait to hear more details about a fee before she decides whether she is for or against it.

“We’re going to have to see what the County Board decides to do with it, and what comes out of these years of educating the resident and ourselves on how exactly the stormwater utility would work.”

8NEWS BRIEFS Village looks to improve stormwater system DOWNERS GROVE – Downers Grove is analyzing information gathered in the wake of April’s flood and plans to make improvements to the stormwater system in 2014, according to the village.

The village is reviewing input received through meetings, photos, emails, surveys and video, and with the help of engineers, plans to identify improvements needed to the system.

By the end of June, a report with preliminary recommendations for future improvements and maintenance activities will be provided. In July, the village will host public meetings to discuss the report findings and obtain input.

A final report and recommendation will be completed in August, in time for the 2014 budget process, which begins in September. Recommendations for improvements will be incorporated into the proposed Stormwater Fund.

Residents can email comments regarding flooding experiences to swutilty@downers.

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Fire severely damages home in Downers Grove DOWNERS GROVE – Firefighters from Downers Grove and five other departments were able to extinguish a house fire May 15 at 4427 Pershing Ave., but not before it caused extensive damage to the second level, Downers Grove Fire Department spokesperson Marsha Giesler said.

Downers Grove firefighters received the 911 call at 4:20 p.m. for a fire on the upper level of the home. Firefighters encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the upper level, made entry into the structure and ventilated the roof. They were able to suppress the fire growth quickly, Giesler said, and the fire was extinguished before 5 p.m.

No injuries were reported.

Because of the extent of damage to the structure, the family will not be able to move back into the home at this time. Damages are estimated at $175,000.

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DOWNERS GROVE – Illinois State Rep. Ron Sandack bowed out of consideration for chairmanship of the Illinois Republican Party last week.

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“I look forward to working with the new Ron Sandack chairman and together focusing on rebuilding a Republican brand. As I have stated several times, we must be more inclusive to revive and revitalize our party.”

The Republican State Central Committee had named him as one of nine finalists being considered for chairman, and Sandack also won a Chicago Sun-Times online poll that asked readers who should be chair

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“Being nominated by my peers is a great honor and I will continue to work hard in representing the Republican Party in the 81st House District,” he said.

Sandack, a former Downers Grove mayor, said the nomination was a “humbling experience” a day before bowing out.

After speaking with party members, he told media outlets he decided his pro-gay marriage stance would be too controversial in the role.

The Illinois Republican Party is looking to replace former chair Pat Brady, who was ousted from the position by conservative members of the party over his support of gay marriage.

“It’s nice to know that several people thought I would be a good party chair,” Sandack said.

Sandack’s 81st House District includes parts of Downers Grove, Darien, Lisle, Woodridge, Westmont and Naperville.

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DOWNERS GROVE Two women charged after alleged burglary spree Downers Grove police charged two women who allegedly burglarized several retail stores last week in Willowbrook, Elmhurst and Downers Grove.

After a tip from Bloomingdale Police, police stopped a vehicle driven by Lisa Abdullah, 41, at 5:49 p.m. May 8 after observing her and Christina M. Godinez, 22, exiting a business in the 1500 block of Butterfield Road with purses that appeared to be stuffed with items.

During the stop, officers found more than $3,000 in merchandise from several stores in the car, including dog collars, children’s clothing, pet supplies, candles and sandals, among other items.

The pair is believed to have stolen from Buy Buy Baby, Bed, Bath and Beyond and Petsmart in Downers Grove; Petco and Shoe Carnival in Elmhurst; and Sports Authority and Bed, Bath and Beyond in Willowbrook.

Abdullah, 3722 Sumac Drive, Joliet, was charged with burglary, obstructed windshield and driving while license suspended.

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Disorderly conduct charges • Gregg A. Davis, 46, 703 W. Liberty Drive, Wheaton, was charged with resisting a peace office and disorderly conduct for allegedly urinating in pubic at 3:53 p.m. Sunday at Main Street and Havens Court.

• Mathew T. Vayalil, 56, 7331 Northgate Way, Downers Grove, was charged with disorderly conduct for allegedly urinating in public at 11:17 p.m.

Friday at Fairview Avenue and Buckingham Place.

• James T. Paoletti, 64, 6121 Brookbank Road, was charged with disorderly conduct at 7:53 a.m.

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• Aaron Johnson, 23, 1918 Hitchcock Ave., Downers Grove, was charged with disorderly conduct at 9 p.m. May 14 at 63rd Street and Belmont Road.

Criminal trespassing charged Troy L. Davis, 43, 705 W. Liberty Drive, Wheaton, was charged with criminal trespass to land at 1:09 a.m. Sunday in the 3800 block of Highland Avenue.

Thefts • Brian C. Adam, 31, 3819 N. Williams St., Westmont, was charged with retail theft at 9 p.m.

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A dump truck pulls into Donegal Excavating, 4240 Lacey Road in Downers Grove, on Friday. Residents living along Lacey Road have raised noise complaints against the construction company, which operates its business on residential property.

Residents cite frustration with construction company

By ED MCMENAMIN emcmenamin@shawmedia.com DOWNERS GROVE – Despite years of code violations and complaints, residents say a construction company based on a residential street has not reformed its behavior and serves as a general nuisance in an otherwise quiet area.

The complaints over Donegal Excavating, 4240 Lacey Road, started soon after the business opened in 2008 and resurfaced publicly again this month when developers proposed building an assisted-living facility in a wooded lot next door.

About two-dozen residents at a town hall meeting hosted by developers of the assisted-living facility spent most of the meeting’s two hours venting frustration about the dump trucks, semitrailers and construction equipment they say comes and goes from Donegal beginning early in the morning and ending late at night, among a myriad of other issues.

“They drive in and out throughout the day, so it’s extremely loud,” neighbor Nick Janowitz said. “They have a backhoe that lifts gravel; there’s dust. The biggest thing about it is, it’s a safety concern.

It’s a quiet neighborhood, and my kid can’t ride her bike on the street.”

Donegal Excavating owner Simon Bradley did not return calls for comment.

Donegal is allowed on the residential-zoned lot because of a 1993 Circuit Court Consent Decree that allowed a previous, unrelated business – an engineering office – to operate from

the site, along with any subsequent business.

The decree lays out several restrictions easily met by an office but not so easily met by an excavating company, including that all work must be done within a completely enclosed building, and that work “shall take place without creating disturbing influences” to the adjoining properties.

“This is a situation where it is almost impossible to achieve complete satisfaction on behalf of either party,” Downers Grove Mayor Martin Tully said. “The only way to possibly achieve total satisfaction is to eliminate the cause of the tension completely. When the neighbors aren’t going anywhere and Donegal isn’t going anywhere, that’s not going to happen.”

Susan Wall moved into the neighborhood when the lot now occupied by Donegal still was just an office. Since Donegal opened business in 2008, she said she has seen the amount of trucks and traffic owned by the business grow along with her frustration.

After neighbor complaints in 2011, the village restricted trucks from driving down certain streets in the neighborhood. But she said the business’s employees often don’t follow the ordinance. Parking also is an issue.

“You can hear them dumping, and you can hear the beeping noise, constantly,” she said. “It’s gotten worse.”

Despite the violations, much of Janowitz’s, Wall’s and others’ frustration lies with

See RESIDENTS, page 9

8NEWS BRIEFS

7 the recent flooding can apply for federal assistance to help alleviate expenses incurred in the recovery process from the April storms, DuPage County said last week.

“More than 9,000 DuPage County homes and businesses received extensive damage to their properties from the April flood,” DuPage County Chairman Dan Cronin said.

Residents can call 800621-FEMA (3362) to apply for assistance, or visit www .disasterassistance.gov.

Those who want to apply for financial assistance in person can visit the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at the Lisle Police Department, 5040 Lincoln Ave. The facility will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily until further

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Residents also can register directly with FEMA via phone or through the www.disaster assistance.gov website.

For information on how to apply for federal funding, visit www.ProtectDuPage.org.

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DOWNERS GROVE – The District 99 Education Foundation awarded more than $16,000 in grants last week to North and South high schools.

Each year, the foundation accepts grant requests from teachers in District 99 who want to make the classroom environment more challenging to students but lack the necessary resources. A grant committee reviews and considers each application, then determines the final award recipients.

The science department at North High received funding to incorporate the use of robotics in the physics curriculum, addressing a fundamental component of the new science

standards, called “Next Generation Science Standards.”

The fine arts department at South High School is set to receive iPads and Apple TVs to enhance music education.

On behalf of an individual, anonymous donor, the foundation also awarded the District 99 Education Foundation Math and Science Scholarship to North High student Sarah Brzezinski. She will receive a $5,000 scholarship – $1,250 each year for four years – to study biology or chemistry in college.

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Library, teachers’ lounge renovation back on deck at Pierce Downer School

By ED MCMENAMIN emcmenamin@shawmedia.com DOWNERS GROVE – Previously dropped plans to renovate the library, staff lounge

and office space at Pierce Downer Elementary School are back on the table after a District 58 board vote May 13.

The $95,500 project will coincide with a $1.5 million

expansion this summer adding three classrooms to the school.

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this project really just allows there to be adequate instructional space for us to deliver our curriculum in the same way we do in other schools,” Superintendent Kari Cremascoli said.

District staff recommended last month for the board not to include the library, lounge and office projects in the larger plan because a lack of funds, Cremascoli said. But lower-than-expected bids for asphalt and security projects in the district freed the necessary funds, and staff told the board at the May 13 meeting the project would now be feasible. The board voted to approve the project.

Some parents had planned to pledge donations for the $95,500 project before the vote.

Cremascoli said the district had heard of the plan but did not receive any formal pledges, and the project will go ahead regardless of donations.

In the library, the project will remove a wall, turning what was two small spaces into one large space big enough for an entire class.

Work also will reorganize the

teachers’ lounge and a small office area to make the space more usable.

The larger, $1.5 million expansion will add classroom space onto the northwest wing of the building. Pierce Downer would gain not only classrooms, but also a dedicated art and music room — it’s the only school in the district to not already have that.

The school also would gain space for small-group instruction such as special education classes, for instance, or reading labs. Most schools have six or seven spaces, according to district officials.

Pierce Downer has four.

The project was spurred in part by a districtwide assessment last year of all facilities. The study helped officials identify close to $40 million in spending priorities, and near the top of the list was overcrowding at Pierce Downer.

Pierce Downer lags every other school in the district in classroom area per student — 38 square feet, compared with an average of 47 — and in total square foot per student, according to the study.

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MICHAELSEN - WEEKS ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Eric and Kim Michaelsen of Lemont along with Bruce and Joan Weeks of Downers Grove, would like to announce the engagement of their children; Sara Michaelsen and Lukas Weeks.

The bride is a 2007 graduate of Lemont High School.

She attended Concordia University Chicago and received a Bachelors Degree in Education in 2011. She is currently an ELL Teacher at Minooka Intermediate & Junior High School. Sara is also pursuing her Masters Degree in Bilingual/ELL. The groom is a 2006 graduate of Downers Grove North High School. He received a Bachelors Degree in Law and Justice/Sociology with a minor in Political Science in 2010 from Concordia University Chicago. Lukas is currently a police oicer with the Burr Ridge Police Department.

Football is a common thread between the families. Sara and Lukas met on the football ield at CUC when Lukas was a wide receiver/punter and Sara was a team manager for the Cougars. Her father is a high school football head coach and his father is a NFL season ticket holder. Lukas proposed to Sara in the endzone of her high school alma mater before a game.

The couple will be married in June 2013.

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Burglaries reported • Someone took $2 in change and a Chicago Bears bag that the owner got for free at a Bears game from an unlocked Honda parked sometime between 10:30 p.m. May 14 and 5:50 a.m. May 15 in the 1400 block of Ridgewood Circle.

• Someone took a golf bag, clubs and a range finder from a garage sometime between 8 and 9:30 a.m. May 14 in the 5800 block of Carpenter Street.

• Someone took lawn equipment and a dremmel tool from a garage in the 5700 block of Main Street

• RESIDENTS Continued from page 6

A silver, 2002 Honda Accord was reported stolen at 8:07 a.m.

Thursday from a parking lot in the 7300 block of Lemont Road.

DUI charges • Kim A. Emanuel, 39, 4721 Puffer Road, Downers Grove, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at 3:57 p.m.

Sunday at 75th and Main streets.

• William K. Justis, 32, 104 River Run Sourt, Oswego, was charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and obstructing justice at 12:08 a.m. Sunday at Ogden Avenue and Downers Drive.

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The Gingham Tree Resale Shop is the sole recipient of this year’s Fundraising Program Award, part of the 2013 Hospital Awards for Volunteer Excellence.

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The Gingham Tree will celebrate its 40th anniversary in June; it is two years older than the hospital itself.

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what they say has been an inadequate response from the village.

Janowitz said that the fact that he and other neighbors are so clearly bothered by the business’s activities should be enough to have it and the decree removed.

“Why haven’t they been shut down?” Janowitz said.

Village Manager David Fieldman said the village has been vigilant in its monitoring of the business, and pointed toward the list of previous code violations and current litigation between Downers Grove and Donegal that would require the business to add more landscaping as a buffer on the sides of the lot.

“The village rigorously enforces all aspects of the consent decree and regulations that apply to the property,” he said.

Tully added that the village has done what it can to mitigate behavior that bothers neighbors without infringing on Donegal’s legal right to occupy the lot.

When asked if the village has considered suing to have the consent decree removed, village spokesperson Dough Kozlowski said, “Basically, we are going to work within the legal framework of the court order.”

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• Donovan T. Carter, 23, 317 W. 105 Place, Chicago, was charged with theft at 11 p.m. Saturday in the 2800 block of Gabriella Street.

• Employees at Home Depot, 2000 Butterfield Road, told police a man stole a $299 Echo chainsaw from the store and fled in a white pickup truck at 2:30 p.m. May 16.

• Eric A. Garcia, 28, 143 Amberleigh Drive, Romeoville, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and no driver’s license at 7:50 a.m. Sunday in the 2400 block of Durand Drive.

• Javier Salgado, 27, 3107 S. 53rd Court, Cicero, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at 12:23 a.m. Sunday at Butterfield Road and Highland Avenue.

• Jeanne L. Heiden, 42, 402 Beechwood, Westmont, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at 1:21 a.m. Friday at 63rd Street and Brookside Drive.

• Krystal M. Loy, 20, 1321 55th St., was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and unlawful possession of alcohol by a minor at 5:34 a.m. May 15 at Summit and Main streets.

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• Someone took $20 in change and 50 CDs from a vehicle parked in the 4200 block of Washington Street sometime between 10 p.m.

May 13 and 11 a.m. May 14.

Students walk to support Down syndrome awareness SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA DOWNERS GROVE – The Henry Puffer Elementary School Student Council hosted a walk and run fundraiser after school Thursday to benefit Gigi’s Playhouse.

Gigi’s Playhouses offers Down syndrome awareness and educational centers that provide resources, specialized teaching and support to individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community.

During the fundraising event, preschool through second-grade students made one lap around the school property, which is a little less than one mile.

The day raised more than $700 for the charity, according to the school district.

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DSG graduate honored for veterinary schoolwork

By ED MCMENAMIN emcmenamin@shawmedia.com WESTMONT – Emily Doemland always has loved animals – she was the classmate who would have zookeepers bring animals to her birthday parties – and her family always had pets growing up.

When she got to Downers Grove South High School, the Westmont native discovered how much she liked her science classes, and a career

goal became obvious – veterinarian.

But would she be able to stomach the heartbreaking cases?

Doemland told a story of Emily participating in Doemland a clinic in high school during which a young pit bull named Keba was determined to have the parvo virus, which can be fatal but is treatable. The

“Most of the time you try to look on the bright side.

What can you do to help the animal?”

Emily Doemland Augustana College graduate

college-aged owners did not have the money to pay for the expensive treatment, she said.

“They surrendered the puppy,” she said. “So I had to spend the whole day taking care of the puppy before I had to euthanize it. I still remember her very well.

“I remember being like, ‘OK, if I can get through that, I’ll be OK to get through being a vet.’”

Doemland graduated from Augustana College with a bachelor’s degree in biology in 2010 and was accepted into the University of Illinois’ Veterinary Medicine doctoral program, one of 28 such schools in the country.

This spring, her third year of the four-year program, she was honored by the school with the Dr. J.E. Salsbury Scholarship award.

The award is given for initiative, perseverance and potential for leadership.

Doemland said her experience with Keba taught her that you can’t fix every problem.

“You just have to know to keep trying your best next time,” she said.

After graduation, she said she wants to work in a clinic that treats cats, dogs and other pets. She hopes she never has to turn anyone’s animal away. That includes raccoons, squirrels and other small neighborhood animals in need of help that occasionally are brought into pet clinics, she said.

“Most of the time you try to look on the bright side,” she said. “What can you do to help the animal?”

She is putting that attitude to work this spring during her first round of clinical rotations. This summer, she will take a rotation in China, learning alternative medicine including acupuncture and herbal medicine.

“Not many clinics do it, but I think it’s a good option if [we] run out of options,” she said.

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Downers Grove Golf Club plays part in U.S. history

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The Downers Grove Golf Club holds a significant place in U.S. history.

The golf course was established on Haddow Avenue in Downers Grove in 1892 as the original Chicago Golf Club. Charles Blair MacDonald designed it as a nine-hole course; however, in 1893, it was expanded to 18 holes and became the first 18-hole course in the United States (chartered by the state of Illinois in 1893) in addition to being one of the five founding clubs of the United States Golf Association (USGA).

In 1894-95, the Chicago Golf Club relocated its club to Wheaton and shortly thereafter, the site reverted back to nine holes. In 1968, the course was purchased by the Downers Grove Park District and was renamed the Downers Grove Golf Club.

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WESTMONT – Professional chefs, amateur grillers and thousands of meat enthusiasts will fill Westmont’s Ty Warner Park for the seventh annual Red, White and BBQ festival, which kicks off Friday.

The cookoff – which extends through Sunday – is run by the Westmont Lions Club and sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society, the largest organization of its kind in the country.

The event has grown in popularity every year and now is touted as the largest BBQ competition in Illinois and the third-largest in the Midwest.

Red, White and BBQ will be the scene of an upcoming Destination America “BBQ Pitmasters” episode.

The show’s hosts will film a semifinal “pitmaster” competition all weekend, bringing several challengers from throughout the United States. It airs on The Discovery Channel.

Red, White and BBQ event coordinator Chris Svitak said hosting “Pitmasters” is a “dream come true” and a testament to how far the Westmont event has come in seven years.

“We are honored to have ‘BBQ Pitmasters’ come to our event,” Svitak said.

“Ultimately, this is about raising money for the Lions Club, great food and putting on a memorable event for Westmont residents.”

The brainchild of Uncle Bub’s BBQ & Catering owner Mark Link, the first Red, White and BBQ cookoff was in 2007, growing in popularity and attendance every year, Svitak said.

Svitak expects about 15,000 people to attend this weekend’s festivities, which will be highlighted by 72 professionals and 54 amateurs facing off to be crowned barbecue king. Admission is free.

The three-day cookoff will

If you go What: Red, White and BBQ festival When: 4 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday Where: Ty Warner Park, at the corner of Plaza and Blackhawk drives For information: westmontbbq .com

Annual Race to the Flag again planned for Sunday Before Sunday’s Red, White and BBQ competition at Ty Warner Park, St. Jude Children’s Hospital and the Westmont Lions Club will host the Race to the Flag 5k Run/Walk.

Beginning at 8 a.m. Sunday, about 500 participants will run, jog and walk around the park boundaries, honoring a local family and raising money for the children’s hospital.

Event staff has set a goal of raising $15,000, race director Michael Ramsey said.

Prizes will be awarded to winners in each age group and overall male and female winners.

award more than $10,000 in prize money to amateur and professional grill masters, as chefs square off in four categories — ribs, chicken, beef brisket and pulled pork.

While meat remains the staple attraction, the festival provides something for everyone.

Admittance is free, and residents interested in escaping the haze of hundreds of grills can tour the children’s carnival, browse through jewelry at the arts and crafts show or concoct a new dish at one of the many cooking demonstrations.

The festival also will host several musical acts, including Jordan Marcus, 2112 Chicago, Rock Academy, Soul City Juke Band, Kashmir, Wall of Denial and Slim Pickins Country.

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• The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County handed out awards to volunteers at its annual volunteer appreciation banquet. Director’s Award recipients are Cosette Kosiba of Downers Grove (Mayslake) and Bill Fallon of Downers Grove (St. James Farm).

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A very happy anniversary to Downers Grove’s own James and Luci Georgeff, who on Saturday celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. James and Luci have lived in Downers Grove for the past 56 years. They have three sons, Frank, Dave and Nick, and seven grandchildren: James, Kevin, Sabrina, Luke, Dino and Ema.

• The mother-daughter team of Morgan Garcia and Su Hartung have opened an Our Town America office serving eastern DuPage County and parts of Cook and Will counties. Our Town America is a new mover marketing company that helps local businesses reach new residents.

• DuPage Medical Group has reached an agreement to purchase M&M Orthopaedics and is expected to close mid-summer.

The practice will operate as M&M Orthopaedics, a member of DuPage Medical Group, until a new name for the combined orthopedic organization is announced. M&M has locations in Downers Grove, Naperville Elmhurst, Aurora and Lemont.

• Oak Trace has named Dr. Subhash Shah as physiatrist of the Downers Grove Subhash senior living Shah community. In this position, he will be the physician overseeing all rehabilitation services at the community.

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Technology, Common Core Standards play big role in District 58

Scott Meech is director of technology for Downers Grove Grade School District 58.

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8LETTERS Former commissioner thanks community To the Editor: I would like to take this time to thank the residents of Downers Grove for the opportunity and honor you have given me to serve you as commissioner for the past eight years.

I decided to step back last November after two terms.

This has been the most satisfying and challenging position I have had, and I was able to use my years of various experiences and apply them to representing the public good.

It is a satisfaction that can only be felt to a degree that one puts public service above all else, especially personal goals. The satisfaction has been immense.

I have tried to be fair and consistent when voting on issues, as I believe good people expect that from their public officials. It is inconsistency and acting out of expediency that tend to create future problems. The idea is to solve and fix problems and rarely create exceptions.

In your public comments, calls and emails, I tried to exercise empathy because I believed you wanted me to understand and feel what you

were experiencing, not just have a sympathetic ear.

My public service will continue in trying to help organizations address public needs, the human services. I will continue as president of Senior Home Sharing, and my efforts for transportation for seniors and the disabled will continue. Human Services is in great need in our society.

I encourage everyone to take time to address an issue.

Put yourself in an issue or organization that might be of interest to you. Writing a check, taking a walk or run is fine if that is all you can do, but you are a unique person with skills and perspective no one else has. I encourage you to use them for the public good.

Aristotle said, “The city is a partnership for living well. The city comes into existence out of the bare necessities of life but continues in existence for the sake of a good life.”

I wish all the people of Downers Grove a “good life.”

William Waldack former Downers Grove commissioner

Longtime resident rips stormwater fee To the Editor:

I am a soon-to-be 79-yearold resident of Downers Grove and a graduate of the Class of 1952 who has been trying to obtain the reason why we are being assessed this new “stormwater fee.”

I firmly believe that it is an illegal tax that is being levied upon us due to incompetence and mismanagement.

Apparently, I am not alone in my beliefs due to the results of the past election.

I believe that the taxpayers of the village of Downers Grove are entitled to some truthful answers. Why are we being “taxed” to cover over charges due to engineering mistakes, mismanagement and possible malfeasance?

Most of us residents have seen examples of what appears to be all of the above.

When these things happen, it is time for those in authority to take charge, get rid of the offenders, and not burden the taxpayers with incompetence or worse.

I am very frustrated by the attitude of the Stormwater Authority for many reasons, but a prime example is that a lot owned by my son, deemed “unbuildable” by the See LETTERS, page 20

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The Common Core State Standards have had a dramatic impact on schools since Illinois officially adopted the standards in 2010.

The purpose of the Common Core, as stated on the official website www.corestandards.org, is to provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them.

COMMUNITY As director of technology for Downers Grove District 58, I was VOICE interested to see how technology Scott fits within these standards.

Meech Educators want to use technology in such a way that it augments or redefines learning, and the key to that is to embed the technology to allow for new and more effective opportunities. When technology is considered separately, it often becomes an add-on, or a substitute for traditional materials and methodologies.

The Common Core standards reflect this philosophy. Instead of separate technology standards within the Common Core, technology is deeply embedded.

For those interested in taking a closer look, several educators collaborated on a document that pulls out the key vocabulary related to technology, which can be found at http://tinyurl.com/ dg58commoncoretech.

As an example, the writing grade four standard states, “With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others.”

The purposeful inclusion of Internet, publishing, interacting and collaborating in one sentence is very interesting.

The key to meeting this standard is to create an authentic audience for a student’s writing – to provide student work with a bigger audience than the refrigerator.

To meet this standard, Downers Grove District 58 is focused on creating walled garden opportunities for teachers and students to safely publish, collaborate and interact with fellow learners.

Our Technology Department defines a walled garden as a safe digital environment where teachers and administrators can moderate digital communication. Teachers have reported higher student engagement through this type of deeper, richer learning experience.

The greatest impact has been an overall positive improvement toward learning in our classrooms.

QUESTION: What’s your favorite summer festival in the suburbs? Vote online at mysuburbanlife.com.

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50 PERCENT: Brookfield Zoo 22 PERCENT: Morton Arboretum 16 PERCENT: Lilacia Park 12 PERCENT: Naperville Riverwalk

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Still on the run, man sentenced for armed hijacking in Woodridge SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA WOODRIDGE – A Coal City man convicted of a 2012 armed hijacking in Woodridge was sentenced to 40 years in jail on May 15.

Michael Buhrman, 32, of Coal City, was convicted and sentenced in absentia. He has been on the run since he posted bond and removed a GPS monitoring device in September, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin said.

On May 9, 2012, a masked Buhrman approached his victim as she sat in her parked car in a Woodridge parking lot. Buhrman pointed a loaded .45 caliber handgun at Bradley’s head and ordered her out of the Michael car.

Buhrman Once Bradley exited the vehicle, Buhrman continued to point his weapon at Bradley as he en-

8SOUND OFF Keep dogs on parkway I’m a resident in the Downers Grove area. I just wanna say I love dogs. I have three dogs of my own. But I really feel that when people walk dogs by your house that their dog should be allowed to only go on the parkway, not be running all over your front lawn or peeing all over your plants or all your flowers. Especially now in the spring and the summer when you planted things.

And even in the winter and the fall. It’s just common courtesy to direct your dogs. And it’s common sense for you to be the director. A lot of the people to come by allow their dogs to go wherever they want. I think we as humans need to be in charge of the dogs and direct them to the parkways, and certainly clean up after your dog too because a lot of people don’t own dogs, and they don’t appreciate dogs all over their front lawn. Again, I love dogs, but we’re real careful with ours to make sure they’re not all over people’s front lawns.

tered her vehicle and drove off.

Woodridge police apprehended Buhrman several minutes later in a separate parking lot.

Once apprehended, Buhrman will be required to serve 50 percent of his sentence.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Buhrman is encouraged to contact the Woodridge Police Department or the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office.

• LETTERS Continued from page 19 “village” but still taxed, with an entirely permeable surface being assessed a fee while others with most of their postage stampsized lots covered by structure can install a rain barrel or permeable driveway to reduce their fee.

We were told in a note enclosed with our water bill that this “fee” would be a more equitable way to charge us than our tax bill and would on average lower our taxes. This of course proved to not be true, and the real estate taxes continue on their upward spiral.

Robert H. Goodwin Downers Grove

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subject. I was in that crowd – in fact, near the front line closest to Sandack – and your description of our behavior is totally inaccurate.

When he announced that he was going to vote for the proposal, there was the expected negative reaction and some short booing that lasted all of a few seconds. We then readied ourselves for his explanation, at which time Sandack cowardly backed off the microphone and left. HE WAS HARDLY SHOUTED DOWN since most of us wanted to hear his justification for his anticipated vote.

I find it curious that you did not report on some of the behavior and verbal abuse that the other group threw in our direction.

Why did you not mention the Downers Grove North student who carried a sign stated, “Leviticus my (expletive)”? Does not that crude and uncivilized message fit your political agenda?

If you are truly a reporter who desires to be impartial in the reporting of events such as this, you would write a disclaimer correcting your inaccurate description of our group’s behavior.

I suspect you will not and simply take advantage of your position as a member of what used to be the free press.

One of the reasons why newspaper circulation is down dramatically in this country is due to the liberally slanted “journalists” who principally write for the major city publishers. I find that lack of integrity is even filtering down to local papers like The Reporter.

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“That was our livelihood: 400 acres of tomatoes and peppers and cabbage and all kinds of fruits,” she said, adding that buying all 400 acres was not in the family’s best interest.

The Johansen children and matriarch then decided to ditch traditional farming.

They purchased 15 acres of the Boughton Road land, building greenhouses and offering horticulture and home and garden supplies.

The family also made plans to expand the new business, achieving a dream Cort Johan-

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his first roadside stand in 1957.

Eventually, the business was rebranded and renamed “Johansen Farms.”

Cort’s death in 1990 left the Bolingbrook farm to his six children and wife, Dorothy.

Soon after, the Johansens found themselves faced with the advent of grocery stores and supermarkets. Also, the man who owned the 400 acres along Boughton Road planned to sell the property.

A family meeting was in order, recalled Cort Johansen’s daughter and current part-owner Carol Johansen

pride in our product.”

Not only is Johansen Farms the largest and only commercial growing operation in the area, but it also remains a family-owned and operated enterprise.

Tempers can flare within any family business, but the Johansen division of labor resembles a finely tuned machine, because each of the four sibling owners tends to his or her area of expertise, Carol Johansen Cromeens said.

She is in charge of perennial flowers, purchasing logistics, and what and where to plant flowers. She also handles administrative duties and oversees 32 employees.

Cort Johansen handles all the accounts and finances, Corey Johansen is the green thumb – tending to all plants and flowers, and Craig Johansen constructs and repairs everything from sprinkler systems and irrigation lines to lighting and mechanical work.

Their mother, Dorothy Johansen, designed the greenhouses and the property layout.

“Above all, we are family,” Craig Johansen said. “We find a way to make it work, and everything works really well.”

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BOLINGBROOK – As Bolingbrook swiftly morphed from an agriculture community into a retail hub in the 1980s, the Johansen family found itself facing a tough decision.

The Johansens and their six west suburban produce stands were being pushed out by emerging supermarkets and grocery corporations.

In 1990, the Johansens did something that would have made their late grandfather proud: They adapted to their changing environment.

Described by his grandchildren as “hard working” and “willing to do anything to support his family,” Hans Johansen emigrated from Denmark to Lisle in 1925. Shortly after, he settled down, started a family, cultivated a small plot of land, and opened a fruits and vegetables stand in Lisle.

As the family business grew, Hans Johansen’s second oldest son, Cort Johansen Sr., followed in his father’s footsteps, moving the business to 400 acres of farmland at the northeast corner of Boughton Road and North Orchard Drive in Bolingbrook and opening

sen Sr. often spoke of.

“Dad always said that he wanted to buy (land near) the rock quarry on Route 53 (off Royce Road) and transform it into greenhouse space,” Carol Johansen Cromeens said. “At heart, he was a farmer, but he always dabbled in flowers as well.”

While the elder Johansen constructed greenhouses in the 1980s at the Boughton Road plot to sustain business during the harsh winters, it still was solely a fruits and vegetables enterprise.

With a combined 27 greenhouses at the two Bolingbrook locations, the Johansens now specialize in flowers, vegetables and herb plants, ferns and grasses. They have more than 2,000 varieties of plants, Carol Johansen Cromeens said.

Although the Johansens no longer “farm,” the quality of their plants and flowers comes from the nurturing they give the plugs – or, baby plants, Carol Johansen Cromeens said.

“No garden centers around here grow the way we do,” Carol Johansen Cromeens said. “We cultivate the plants, offering different ages and sizes. As a family, we take a lot of

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23 lights, and by replacing all incandescent bulbs. It also established a program to collect shredded office paper to use a packing material.

For information on Downers Grove’s Green Business Recognition Program, visit www .downers.us.

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Park district to host Active Adult Center open house DOWNERS GROVE – The

Downers Grove Park District invites residents to celebrate National Health and Fitness Day and Older Americans Month at the Downers Grove Park District Active Adult Center from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

May 29.

The AAC is partnering with the Illinois Secretary of State, BrightStar, AARP, Saratoga Grove, Optimal Homecare Solutions, Home Instead and Seniors Helping Seniors to provide information, free giveaways and light refreshments

for adults ages 55 and older.

Participants can meet other active adults at the open house from the Men’s Club, Craft Club and Downers Grove Red Hat Chapter. Activities will include Zumba Gold, Rules of the Road, Vision and Blood Pressure Screenings and more.

For information, call the Active Adult Center at 630963-1314, email sdettmann@ dgparks.org or stop by the AAC within the Lincoln Center at 935 Maple Ave. – Suburban Life Media

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DOWNERS GROVE – The village of Downers Grove named Bales Mold Service, 2824 Hitchcock Ave., as its first “Green Business” honoree.

Bales supplies engineered coatings and finishes for industrial applications such as injection molds for plastic.

The Green Business Recognition Program was formed to recognize businesses in the village that support goals toward environmental sustainability.

The program is designed to encourage businesses to adopt environmentally sustainable practices, such as waste reduction, conservation of water and energy conservation.

To earn the status of being a Green Business, Bales had to practice recycling and demonstrate strong green practices in at least four of the six categories set by the village.

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OBITUARIES ADAM KAPFHAMER Adam Kapfhamer, age 48, of St. Charles, passed away May 15, 2013.

Arrangements by West Suburban Funeral Home and Cremation Services. 630-852-8000

DOUGLAS 'Doug' LEE JR Douglas 'Doug' Lee Jr., suddenly, age 46, of Oak Brook Terrace, at rest May 10, 2013 Survived by his loving mother Maryann Barry and father, Douglas (Connie) Lee, Sr. Dearest brother of Darcie (William) Carlson, Harold (Tracy) Barry III, Stacey (Michael) McClanahan, Shawn Lee and Shelley (Andy) Barsinger. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Loyal friend of Jim Mineo and family.

Visitation and Funeral Services were held Tuesday May 14, 2013 at West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Westmont.

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GERALD R. 'JERRY' BENSEMA Gerald R. “Jerry” Bensema, age 65, of Naperville, passed away May 14, 2013.

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GERARD S. PAWLICKI Gerard S. Pawlicki, born September 24, 1921, at rest May 15, 2013. Husband of 56 years to Joyce Pawlicki (neé Slokin). Father of Geoffrey (Mary), Vincent (Kathy) and Christopher. Grandfather of Emily, Sarah, Hannah, Jordan, and Gensen. Brother of Miriam (William) Chenoweth.

Visitation was at Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S. Cass Ave., Darien, from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M., Sunday, May 19, 2013. Funeral was Monday, May 20, 2013, at 10:15 A.M., from Modell Funeral Home to St. Mary of Gostyn Church in Downers Grove.

Mass 11:00 A.M. He will be laid to rest at Assumption Cemetery in Wheaton.

Gerry, as he preferred to be called, served his country as an experimental physicist with the Manhattan Project, during the second World War, and later, the Nascent Atomic Energy Commission. After completing a B.S. degree in Physics, at De Paul University, Chicago, he became a member of the instruments division for the first controlled nuclear chain reaction, at the West Stands of Stagg Field, at the University of Chicago (CP1), under the direction of Enrico Fermi. Following an

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ng a appointment to Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and a leave of absence to obtain a Certificate in Easel Painting, from the Art Institute of Chicago, he completed an M.S. Degree in Physics, from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His continuing research in slow neutron bombardment as a Fellow at Catholic University of Washington D.C., culminated in a Ph.D. He was subsequently appointed an Instructor at the International School of Argonne National Laboratory, where he performed pioneering work in reactor core analysis, using early analog and digital computers, and taught FORTRAN programming to a generation of researchers. His professional career concluded as an Associate Professor of Physical Sciences, at the Chicago City College system. As an avid artist, fisherman, motorcyclist, composer, poet, and computer scientist, his retirement exhibited the same intellectual curiosity, perseverance and zeal for firsthand creative achievement that drove his professional career.

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JOHN G. THOMAS, JR. John G. Thomas, Jr., age 79, of Westmont, passed away May 17, 2013.

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MARGARET 'BETTY' BARE Margaret “Betty” Bare, age 90, of Downers Grove, Illinois, formerly of Canfield, Ohio, and Crown Point, Indiana.

Wife of 60 years of the late E. Edward Bare; Loving mother of Judy (Art) Frigo, Jim (Connie) Bare, Melanie (Joe) Oberting, and Bob (Karen) Bare. Very proud grandmother of Mark (Renae) Frigo; Betsy Grom; Dan Frigo; Caroline, Meredith, Brittany and Jennifer Bare; Ruth (Garrett) Jolly; and Ellen and Sam Oberting; Fond greatgrandmother to Luke and Maggie

gr gg Frigo, and Noah Grom. Dear sisterin-law to Martha Sedlock; fond aunt of numerous nieces and nephews.

She adored her beloved King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, Bliss.

Betty was born in Ada, Ohio, to the late Cyrus and Elsie Samuels (nee Sheller); loving sister of the late Tom Samuels and proud aunt to his sons, John, Jim and the late Bobby Samuels.

Betty loved the fine arts. She had studied voice and was a soloist for many weddings and church events, until total deafness silenced her voice. She was an artist and many homes were graced by her gifts.

She painted until severe macular degeneration no longer allowed it.

Homes, no matter what the size, truly were her castles. Besides a late career selling real estate, even her retirement cottage she took pride in decorating. Betty was able to pass away of her colon cancer, surrounded by the beauty of her own bedroom.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: The Canfield Ohio Historical Society (www.canfieldhistory.org); Hearland Hospice (www.heartlandhospicefund.org); or the Oak Trace Employee Benevolence Fund, c/o Dawn Mueller, 200 Village Dr., Downers Grove, Illinois, 60516.

Services will be privately held.

Arrangements by Toon Funeral Home, Downers Grove, Illinois. www.toonfuneralhome.com or 630-968-0408

SOPHIA M HOEFT Sophia M Hoeft (nee Kaup), age 95, of Naperville, passed away May 3, 2013.

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Instructors at the Celebrity Dance Studio of Downers Grove took home a second-place finish in the top studio category of the Wisconsin State Dance Competition April 24 to 28. Pictured are instructors Sarah Vargus of Bolingbrook (from left), Nick Toland of Downers Grove, Taylor Lovstad of Warrenville, Ann Garvey of Woodridge, Michael Blanc of Bolingbrook, Kimberly Blanc of Bolingbrook, Tracy Kokonas of Lisle and Brian Garvey of Woodridge.

• POLICE Continued from page 9 • Joseph M. Deir, 57, 815 Franklin St., Westmont, was charged with driving under the influence of drugs at 11:48 p.m. May 13 in the 200 block of Ogden Avenue.

Vandalism reported • A resident in the 3900 block of Elm Street told police she heard glass break at 2 a.m. Sunday and then saw four white males of high school or college age leave the area in a white SUV. Police located the broken house window. The SUV and its occupants were not located.

• Someone scratched an insult into the hood of a vehicle parked in the 5600 block of Washington Street sometime between 6:30 p.m. May 14 and 1:30 p.m. Friday.

Traffic offenses • James J. Scanlan, 24, 10837 S. Oak St., was charged with driving while license revoked at 3:55 a.m.

Sunday at Butterfield Road and Highland Avenue.

• Gaspar Lopez, 51, 2735 S. Lombard Ave., Cicero, was charged with obstructing a peace officer, no insurance, suspended registration and three outstanding warrants for unspecified charges at 4:56 p.m. Saturday in the 4200 block of Lindley Street.

• Ellen M. Mohr, 50, 5621 Lyman Ave., was charged with expired

driver’s license at 8:39 p.m. Saturday at Main Street and Warren Avenue.

• Markell B. McCarthy, 24, 500 S. Campbell Ave., was charged with driving while license suspended and speeding at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the 900 block of Maple Avenue.

• Nina A. Mitchell, 24, 1013 Prairie Ave., was charged with driving while license suspended at 3:33 a.m. Saturday at Maple Avenue and Durand Drive.

• Ricardo Remigio, 31, 607 Iroquois Ave., Naperville, was charged with no driver’s license and speeding at 7:01 a.m. Thursday in the 1700 block of Ogden Avenue.

• Sergio O. Dorado, 38, 1429 Sutter Drive, Hanover Park, was charged with no driver’s license at 8:49 a.m. Thursday in the 3800 block of Highland Avenue.

• Amanda R. Wenmouth, 20, 7030 Exner Road, Darien, was charged with driving while license suspended and obstructing identification at 1:31 a.m. May 13 in the 4900 block of Forest Avenue.

• Randall K. King, 51, 1153 Willow Lane, Justice, was charged with expired driver’s license, no insurance, improper lane usage and no seat belt at 4:02 a.m. May 13 at Prentiss Drive and Kensington Place.

• Samantha M. Nally, 25, 4019 N. Adams, Westmont, was charged with driving while license suspended, expired plates and failure to reduce speed at 5:27 p.m. May 13 at Main Street and Ogden Avenue.

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• Army National Guard Pvt. Jake Myers of Downers Grove has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

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EVENTS

WHERE: Carlucci Restaurant, 1801 Butterield Road,

Downers Grove WHEN: 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, May 25 COST & INFO: No cover; 630-512-0990, www.carluccirestaurant.com The award-winning cover band Hi Inidelity performs an unplugged homage to such artists as REO Speedwagon, Styx and Journey. Carlucci also offers live music from 7 to 11 p.m. Thursdays, the day designated BYOV (Bring Your Own Vino) with no corkage fee.

Guests can indulge in $3 and $5 appetizers between 4 and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday in the bar with the purchase of a cocktail. On Thursday, May 30, the musical act will be Silver Screen, playing 1960s to ’80s pop from Elvis to Madonna and Neil Diamond.

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FOTOMUSES IN EXHIBIT WHERE: Bloomingdale

Museum, 108 S. Bloomingdale Road

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WHERE: Maggiano’s

Little Italy, 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook WHEN: 6 p.m. Friday, May 31 COST & INFO: $50; 630-368-0314; www. wineandcanvas.com It’s time to reveal your inner artist, when Wine and Canvas comes to town. You’ll get the chance to paint your own piece of artwork with stepby-step guidance from a talented artist, while enjoying Maggiano’s fare. Canvas and art supplies are included, as well as hors d’oeuvres and wine. Bring your friends and create a personal visual statement inspired

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Western Springs WHEN: May 30 to June 9: 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, and Sundays, June 2 and 9; and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2 COST & INFO: $18 and $20; 708-246-3380, www.theatrewesternsprings.com Theatre of Western Springs presents Agatha Christie’s “The Unexpected Guest,” directed by Edward Wavak of Hinsdale. Called ingenious, the murder mystery will keep the audience guessing. The damsel in distress, Laura, is played by Nicole Leatherwood of Darien (shown).

4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays through June 22 COST & INFO: Free; museum at 630-5393096; www.fotomuses.com The latest exhibit by the women’s photography group fotoMuses is “The Single Photograph.” “This collection of almost 60 pieces represents our ‘isolated little beauties,’ as [writer Joerg] Colberg describes in his article; these are favorite little gems,” says member Marita Blanken of Downers Grove, who curated the show.

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WHERE: Burr Ridge WHEN: Now to May 26 COST & INFO: Varies; www.BurrRidge

Restaurants.com Making its tasty debut is Burr Ridge Restaurant Week, showing off the village’s 18 restaurants, ranging from budget-friendly eateries to trendy hot spots to a premier winery. Deals include free appetizers and desserts, prix-ixe menus, take-out specials and buy-one-get-one-free offers.“Burr Ridge has really added quite a few wonderful places to catch a quick bite or enjoy a night out,” says Becky Fleck, marketing and catering manager of Topaz Café and member of the town’s Restaurant Marketing Subcommittee.

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MYSTERY DINER

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Davanti Enoteca pairs wine bar with fresh fare WESTERN SPRINGS – Wine and charm flow plentifully at Davanti Enoteca, newly opened in downtown Western Springs, just north of the tracks. The place was almost full on a recent Sunday evening, but we were directed to a comfortable high top next to a window in the bar.

The design pays homage to the rustic wine bars of Europe, right down to plank floors and weeping mortar that appears to drip out between the bricks behind the bar and the stone on the walls, including a semi-private area off the main dining room.

That space with an impressive vaulted brick ceiling loosely evokes the atmosphere of Old World subterranean wine cellars.

Hanging over the granite-topped bar are three lamps with exposed filaments that at first remind you of oversized incandescent light bulbs, until you realize they are the giant glass wine jugs you’ll spot in 19th-century Italian paintings celebrating the fruit of the vine. Another wall is fancifully covered with the lids of wooden wine crates.

The Italian word Enoteca refers to a wine bar or shop, and Davanti offers an expansive selection, complemented by a full bar.

Our server explained the menu features small plates meant to be shared. So we both dug into a salad of roasted beets turned decadent with a garnish of creme fraiche, accented with a melt-in-your-mouth accompaniment of walnut butter.

The server said a house specialty whose flavor changes daily is the ragu served with mascarpone polenta, a comfort food favorite. Neither of us had ever eaten polenta, which is made of cornmeal, but we’re glad we were adventurous.

Friends recently had tried it with lamb ragu and raved.

Davanti Enoteca Where: 800 Hillgrove Ave., Suite 100, Western Springs Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday and Tuesday; 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, with brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Dress code: Casual Info: 708-783-1060, www.davantienoteca.com

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na and fresh horseradish aioli. The menu also extends Davanti Enoteca, a restaurant and wine bar, recently opened in downtown Western Springs. to a Davanti burger, pastas and pizzas.

The restaurant easily accommodates groups with several long tables that seat up to 10, making for an enjoyable night of communal sampling.

The design elements are appealing, including playful visuals in a hallway whose walls are papered in recent Italian newspapers and accented with vintage movie posters for U.S. classics screening in Italy back in the day.

Foodies will enjoy the Living up to its name, Davanti Enoteca serves an array of wines, culinary quotes that dot the menu, one of which seems available by the glass, quartino or to sum it all up: “One cannot Davanti Enoteca serves halibut on a bed of delectable vegetables. bottle. think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not eaten That Sunday, we were in the mascarpone, a soft Italwell.”

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BLACKSMITH IN ACTION WHEN: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays, May 25 and June 1 WHERE: Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago COST & INFO: All ages are invited to stop by the wagon shed to watch the blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. The event is free, with no registration required. For information, call 630-876-5900 or visit dupageforest.org. metal figures used to thank Christian saints for fulfilling requests in time of need. Gallery hours Wednesdays through Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. through June 9. For information, visit www. addisoncenterforthearts.com.

Aidan O’Toole at Ballydoyle, 5 p.m., Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Aidan O’Toole plays at Ballydoyle Irish Pub on Fridays. Ballydoyle’s is at 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. For information, call 630-969-0600 or www.ballydoylepub.com.

Summer Nights Classic Car Show, 6 to 9 p.m., Main Street, from Franklin Street to Maple Avenue, Downers Grove. It is the 21st season for the Summer Nights Classic Car Show in downtown Downers Grove on Friday nights. This free event will run through August 30 (there will be no show June 21).

Each week there will be a Featured Car (must be 1980 and older); these cars will park on Curtiss Street. Enjoy live entertainment at the Main Street Train Station as well. Full schedule available at

www.downtowndg.org Johnny Rome, 8 to 12:05 a.m.

Fridays, Scapa Italian Kitchen, 1 Walker Ave., Clarendon Hills. Johnny Rome, a Vegas style entertainer, performs Rat Pack classics and more. Reservations recommended.

Call 630-323-7000.

William Shatner Hosting Star Trek Screenings, Hollywood Cinemas, Hollywood Blvd. Cinema, 1001 W 75th St., Woodridge; Hollywood Palms Cinema, 352 S Rt 59, Naperville. The original Captain Kirk beams down to Hollywood

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GO GUIDE A LOOK AT AREA EVENTS THIS WEEK

“Oliver!” at Drury Lane, Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. The performances are through June 2. The schedule is as follows: Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. ($35), Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. ($35) and 8 p.m. ($45), Fridays at 8 p.m. ($49), Saturdays at 5 p.m. ($49) and 8:30 p.m. ($49) and Sundays at 2 p.m. ($49) and 6 p.m. ($45).

Lunch and dinner theater packages range from $50 to $74 depending on the day of the week. Student group tickets start at $30, and seniors start at $32 for matinees and $47 for a matinee luncheon package. For reservations, call the Drury Lane Theatre box office at 630-530-0111, call TicketMaster at 800-745-3000 or visit www. drurylane.com.

“Seussical” the Musical at Drury Lane, Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace.

Runs through June 1. Tickets cost $12, with group pricing available. Performances are at 10 a.m.

Wednesday through Saturday with a Saturday matinee at 1 p.m. For information, visit www.drurylaneoak brook.com.

Elmhurst College Art Department’s 45th Annual Spring Capstone Art Exhibition, Frick Center, Barbara A. Kieft Accelerator ArtSpace, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. The Elmhurst College Art Department’s 45th annual Spring Capstone Art Exhibition runs through June 1 at Founders Lounge of the Frick Center and Barbara A. Kieft Accelerator ArtSpace in Elmhurst. The Frick Center is open daily; the Accelerator ArtSpace is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. For information, visit www.elmhurst.edu or call 630-617-3390.

First Ever Burr Ridge Restaurant Week, Burr Ridge Village Center, County Line Square, Burr Ridge. Began Friday, May 17, and continues through Sunday, May 26. Burr Ridge Restaurant Week information and special offers can be found at www.BurrRidge Restaurants.com.

Minerals in Food featuring the Rock Cafe, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Ave, Elmhurst.

The museum’s exhibit will show a sampling of the important minerals found in food and how they help the body function. The exhibit runs through June 2. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday. For information, call 630-833-1616 or visit www.lizzadromuseum.org.

Art Exhibition: “Milagros: Little Miracles,” noon to 4 p.m., Addison Center for the Arts, 213 N. Lombard Road, Addison. Milagros are small

Cinemas over Memorial Day weekend hosting “Star Trek IntoDarkness” and “Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan.” Shatner will meet fans, sign autographs and pose for photos with professional photographers on Friday, May 24: Hollywood Blvd Cinema in Woodridge from 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, May 25: Hollywood Palms Cinema in Naperville from 1 to 9 p.m.; Sunday, May 26: Hollywood Blvd Cinema in Woodridge from 1 to 7 p.m. Movie tickets are $8 per person. Autographs and photographs are $50 a piece; a professional photographer onsite. For show times, tickets and information, visit at www. atriptothemovies.com.

“Early Illinois Folk Art 18251925” Exhibit, DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. The DuPage County Historical Museum opens a new exhibit “Early Illinois Folk Art 18251925,” the largest changing exhibit the museum has ever presented, occupying three floors of displays.

More than 100 different artifacts, from duck decoys to whirligigs, will be on view, including six original Sheldon Peck paintings. Peck, a well-known itinerant portrait artist of the 19th century, settled in the area now known as Lombard. On display through Sept.15. Museum hours are weekdays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and weekends noon to 4 p.m. For information, visit www. dupagemuseum.org.

Summer Concerts at Cantigny, 3 p.m., Cantigny Park, 1s151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Cantigny Park once again will host a series of free summer concerts. This season will feature 17 bands representing a wide variety of musical genres that will entertain guests of every age. Concerts are on Sunday afternoons, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and four Saturday shows especially for kids.

Sunday and children’s concerts feature lawn seating and are complimentary with paid parking ($5 per car). Cantigny Park is open every day throughout the summer from 7 am to dusk. Parking fees are $5 per vehicle (or $2 after 5 p.m.). For information, visit www. cantigny.org.

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Agatha Christie’s “The Unexpected Guest at Theatre of Western Springs, Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave., Western Springs. Performances are 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays on May 30 and 31 and June 1, 6, 7 and 8 with a Sunday night performance at 7:30 p.m. on June 2. Matinee performances are at 2:30 on June 2, 8 and 9. For tickets, which cost $18 and $20, call the box office at 708-246-3380 or visit www.theatrewesternsprings.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 24 Glen Ellyn Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Glen Ellyn Farmers Market, between Hillside & Duane Streets, Glen Ellyn. Visit downtown Glen Ellyn to find produce, organic meats, fresh flowers, baked goods, jewelry and more. The market runs May 24 through October 25. For information, call 312-575-0286 or visit www.bensidounusa.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 25 Movie Matinee: “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” 2 p.m., Brookfield Public Library, 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield. In honor of Older Americans Month, join the Brookfield Public Library for “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”

on Saturday, May 25. When seven cash-strapped seniors decide to ‘outsource’ their retirement to a resort in far-off India, friendship and romance blossom in the most unexpected ways. For information, visit www.brookfieldlibrary.info.

Downtown Downers Grove Market, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Main Street Train Station South Parking Lot, off of Burlington Ave., Downers Grove.

The Downtown Downers Grove Market is open Saturdays through Oct. 19. Over the past three years, the market has expanded to include more than sixty vendors.

On a typical Saturday you’ll find vegetables, fruits, cheese, eggs, pork, beef and chicken, oils, herbs, honey, spices, dried cherries, salsas, pickles, peppers, olives and humus, breads, scones, cakes, cookies and pastries, natural soft drinks, coffees, teas and even dog treats. If you’re hungry, crepes, hot dogs, donuts, popcorn, cookies, scones, smoothies, lemonade and more for sale. For information, visit www.ymcachicago.org/indianboundary.

Wheaton French Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Municipal Parking Lot #3, 200 S. Main St., Wheaton.

French Market, featuring fresh produce, flowers, plants, cut flowers, local crafts, cheese, meat, jewelry and more. The market runs

through Nov. 9. For information, call 312-575-0286 or visit www. bensidounusa.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 26 Villa Park French Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Villa Park French Market, On Park Boulevard, West side of Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park. The Villa Park French Market offers a variety of items including fresh flowers, fresh produce, hand-made soaps, pottery and more. The market runs through Oct. 27. For information, call 312-575-0286 or visit www.bensidounusa.com.

MONDAY, MAY 27 Latino Arts and Craft Projects, 3 to 6 p.m., Color My World Children’s Art Studio, 118 West Bartlett Avenue, Suite 2, Bartlett. In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, Color My World Children’s Art Studio will be hosting Latino Arts and Crafts Projects every Monday afternoon in May. For kids ages 3 to 13. Cost is $5 per student for one hour and $10 for two hours. For reservations or information, call 224-208-5707 or visit www.colormyworldarts. com.

Memorial Day Concert at Cantigny, 3 p.m., Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. The Steve

Cooper Orchestra, playing big band hits, will perform starting at 3 p.m.

For seating, bring blankets or lawn chairs. The concert is complimentary with $5 parking. Picnics are welcome, and Le Jardin and Bertie’s Café (in the Visitors Center) are available for pre-concert meals and snacks. Cantigny Park is open every day throughout the summer from 7 am to dusk. Parking fees are $5 per vehicle (or $2 after 5 p.m.). For information, visit www.cantigny.org.

After Hours Film Society, 7:30 p.m., Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove. The After Hours Film Society is a not-forprofit organization dedicated to providing the western suburbs with the widest variety of cinema.

The group meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month, with the exception of December.

Cost is $9 for nonmembers and $5 for members. For information, call 630-534-4528 or visit www. afterhoursfilmsociety.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 28 2013 Family Concert Series, 7 p.m., Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, Grove Street, West of Main Street, Downers Grove.

You and your family can twist and shout at this fun concert

series this summer. Featuring free entertainment, and food and drink available for purchase. Concerts run May 21 through Aug. 13 on Tuesday evenings. For information, call 630-963-0575 or visit dgparks. org.

Jazz Vocalist Petra van Nuis, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Ave., Brookfield.

Check out renowned Jazz Vocalist and piano duo Petra van Nuis and Larry Harris. No cover charge. For information, call 708-387-2432 or visit www.saltcreekwinebar.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 30 Taste of Wheaton Festival, 4 to 9:30 p.m., downtown Wheaton.

Featuring live music, carnival rides, special exhibits and more. The event runs from May 30 through June 1. For information, visit downtownwheaton.com.

Free Multi-Chamber Event, 5 to 7 p.m., Memorial Park, 208 West Union Avenue, Wheaton. This free event that kicks off the Taste of Wheaton features a Food Booth

by Arrowhead Restaurant & Bar, Craft Beer tasting in the Beer & Wine Garden, and Live Local Entertainment in the Band shell starting at 6 p.m. For information, call 630-668-6464 or visit www. wheatonchamber.com.

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Zach Burdi’s stats as of May 16: .467: Batting average 3: Home runs 31: Runs scored 29: RBIs 45: Strikeouts pitching

ever going to be around,” Burdi said. “Working with him, I got a taste of the college work ethic.”

One aspect of baseball that Burdi really developed this season was his leadership role, and it helped Downers Grove South coach Darren Orel lay to rest one of his biggest concerns coming into the season.

“This year he’s really taken that on compared to last year,” Orel said. “That was one of the things coming into the year I really didn’t know about was who was going to be a leader for us, but he’s definitely stepped up. He’s very positive and he knows how to challenge guys. If it always comes from the coach it’s not as effective, but he knows how to talk to guys and motivate them.”

In addition to being a team leader in the morale department, Burdi is a team leader in the stats department. Currently carrying one of the highest batting averages in the area, he hits for power and average.

On the mound, which is where he will play when he arrives at Iowa, he has a live arm and one of the highest strikeout totals around.

“He’s been a little up and down on the mound, but with the bat he’s been pretty consistent all year,” Orel said. “That said, his last four or five starts he’s really been on. He’s 2-1 in the month of May. He’s a guy, because of his nasty, dominant stuff, you don’t see a whole lot of teams hit him hard.”

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DOWNERS GROVE – There’s no denying Zach Burdi’s baseball talents.

The Downers Grove South senior, who excels at the plate as well as on the mound, will play at the University of Iowa after he finishes his high school career.

Burdi has the kind of talent that makes coaches drool, but he knows that the Mustangs’ success, as well as his personal success, this season is far from a one-man show, even if that one man has the kind of numbers Burdi does.

“Early in the year my plan was to get on base any way possible and then as the year went on and my swing got better to keep it going,” Burdi said during practice Monday, two days before starting his final playoff run for the Mustangs. “With this group of guys around you it’s pretty easy to get pitches to hit.”

Burdi will pitch in the Mustangs’ playoff opener against Plainfield East at 4 p.m. today in a Hinsdale Central regional semifinal, and he’ll do so with one major goal in mind.

“All of us on this team have been playing together for eight or nine years,” Burdi said,“And one of the things we’ve always talked about is winning a state championship.”

Burdi grew up in a baseball family and a family of athletes.

Oldest brother Drew Burdi played quarterback for the Mustangs and continued his career at Western Michigan University. Older brother Nick Burdi is currently anchoring the bullpen at the University of Louisville. Competing with and against Nick helped Zach become the player he is today.

“Nick, he is probably the most hard-working kid you’re

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Lewis takes both hurdles titles to state SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA DOWNERS GROVE - On the strength of event wins by Odell McFarland and Jalen Lewis, Downers Grove South’s boys track team piled up 59 points and finished third Friday at the Class 3A Downers Grove North sectional.

The Mustangs qualified for the state meet in five events with McFarland and Lewis earning two state berths each. Jacob Amiri will join them when the state meet begins with preliminary races Friday at Eastern Illinois University.

Lewis captured both hurdles titles, winning the 110-meter race in 14.92 seconds and taking the 300 race in 39.50.

McFarland won the 200 dash in 21.71 after taking second in the 100 dash with a time of 10.91.

Jacob Amiri was the third state qualifier for South. His time of 1:55.81 in the 800 run was comfortably under the state-qualifying standard and was good for second in the sectional.

Amiri was joined by Ross Netzel, Charlie Ambrose and Jon Osei on the 4x400 relay, which just missed a state trip with a third-place time of 3:26.82. Luke

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Downers Grove South’s Jalen Lewis (right) competes in the 110-meter hurdles Friday at the Downers North sectional. Lewis won both hurdles events.

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Grace Maletich runs a leg for Downers Grove North’s sixth-place 4x800-meter relay team Saturday at Eastern Illinois.

Sectional scores 1. Sandburg 2. Lockport 3. Downers South 4. Hinsdale Central 5. Downers North

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Lathrop (fifth, 49 feet, 5.75 inches) and Scott Mitchell (sixth, 49-

3.50) came close to state berths in the shot put.

North, South relays run to all-state medals SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA

Trojans trio goes distance for state berths SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA DOWNERS GROVE - Downers Grove North’s boys track and field team Friday flexed its muscle in the distance events, tallied 54 points and finished fifth at its own Class 3A sectional meet.

The Trojans saw three athletes qualify for the state meet in three events. Preliminary

races and field event flights at the state meet begin Friday at Eastern Illinois University.

In a tight two-way race, North’s Ben Eaton won the 3,200-meter run in 9:23.17, edging Hinsdale Central’s Billy Magnesen by more than two seconds.

Zach Smith was second in the 1,600 run with a time 4:18.89 to earn his state berth. Teammate Ryan Clevenger narrowly

missed a state trip in the same race with his fifth-place time of 4:24.12.

Nick Janicki earned North’s third state berth in the discus, where his mark of 155 feet, 4 inches was good for third place.

The Trojans had narrow misses with Tony Zea in the 800 run (1:57.89), and with the 4x200 relay (third, 1:32.58) and the 4x100 relay (fourth, 44.02).

CHARLESTON - A pair of relay finalists accounted for the best showings for Downers Grove North’s and Downers South’s girls track teams at last weekend’s Class 3A state meet.

The Trojans didn’t have to wait long Saturday to run their state finals race at Eastern Illinois University. In the meet-opening 4x800-meter relay, the quartet of Gabrielle Hesslau, Zayna Jan, Grace Maletich and Stephanie Urbancik clocked a 9:21.74 to finish sixth. That showing accounted for all of North’s four team points as it finished tied for 50th in the team standings.

The Mustangs had their own all-state finish in the 4x200 relay race in which Sam Baeten, Shaliyah Dixon-Tucker, Michaela Hackbarth and Jada Franklin finished eighth with a time of 1:45.11.

That finish accounted for both of South’s team points as it finished tied for 59th overall.

Junior Haley Albers (12th, 10:55.08) and sophomore Abby Kargol (17th, 11:06.71) both had top-20 finishes in a 3,200 field that had 44 competitors.

By JASON ROSSI

Big number

jrossi@shawmedia

95-15: Margin by which Downers Grove North outscored its opponents in 12 West Suburban Silver games this season. The Trojans won by shutout seven times.

Bill Ackerman – backerman@shawmedia.com

Downers Grove North’s Carolyn Nojiri is greeted after her solo home run April 30 at Hinsdale Central. big celebration. We only celebrated a little bit because LT beat us right before that and the girls wanted to show them that we were a much better team than that.

“We got our first goal out of the way and now we’re on to our next one.”

The next goal is a regional title. The playoff pursuit began Tuesday with a semifi-

nal game against the winner of Monday’s contest between Oswego and Plainfield North.

Despite successful regular seasons the last three years, the Trojans haven’t won a region-

al title since 2010.

Coming down the stretch, the Trojans dealt with some nagging injuries to Nojiri, catcher Mrazek and pitcher Elaine Heflin. Magro was thinking a day of rest Monday would benefit all of them before the playoff run. North, a No. 3 sectional seed, is the top seed in the regional, but it hasn’t played any of its potential regional opponents (Oswego, Plainfield North, Oswego East and Willowbrook) this season. It just reinforces the message Magro has had for his team all season.

“We’re not going to overlook anybody,” he said. “Anybody we play can beat us, and we can beat anybody on any given day. If we’re fortunate to get by Oswego or Plainfield North, then we know we have two pretty good teams that could be waiting for us.”

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DOWNERS GROVE - Mission accomplished.

When the season began, Downers Grove North’s softball team set the goal of winning the West Suburban Silver conference title. The Trojans met that goal, finishing off their title run with a 10-0 win over Lyons Township on May 16, just three days after the Lions handed North it’s only conference loss in a 3-2 contest.

In a well-rounded team effort, the whole starting lineup contributed on offense. Carolyn Nojiri, Brit Nagy, and Emma Varsbergs each had two hits. Hannah Mrazek had a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded to drive in three runs. Nojiri finished the conference season with a .750 batting average (27-for-36).

It was the fourth straight conference title for North (238, 11-1 WSS), which previously had an extended conference championship drought.

“It was nice. It was a great accomplishment, especially for our seniors to do it all four years,” North coach Mark Magro said. “There wasn’t any

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Mustangs clinch 18th Gold crown in 21 years

By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com

Bill Ackerman – backerman@shawmedia.com

Downers Grove South’s Caroline Hedgcock delivers a pitch against Downers North on May 9 at McCollum Park.

DOWNERS GROVE - Even with a young team that had its ups and down early in the season, it was business as usual for Downers Grove South’s softball team by the end of the year.

The Mustangs won the West Suburban Gold conference title for the 18th time in the last 21 years, stamping their championship with a 9-1 win over Willowbrook May 15 in a game suspended from May 2. Caroline Hedgcock picked up the win in the pitcher’s circle.

“It really was very rewarding because we have a

Big number 95-20: Margin by which Downers Grove South outscored its opponents in West Suburban Gold play for an average score of 7.91-1.6.

fairly young team,” South coach Ron Havelka said. “We have one senior that starts (Emma Thibault) and two freshman that start, so it was great to win because if you had looked at the beginning of the season Willowbrook had a lot of people back and we lost eight seniors.”

The win in the suspended game meant that the defensive lapses that led to a

6-4 defeat in the regularly scheduled game against Willowbrook, also May 15, had no bearing on the WSG race.

The Mustangs went 11-1 in conference while Willowbrook was second with a 9-3 mark.

On Saturday, South split games with Joliet West and Minooka to finish the regular season at 18-10.

Caitlyn Daly went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs while Hedgcock added two hits and an RBI and pitched a complete game as South topped Joliet West 7-2. A home run in the bottom of the 10th inning led to a 5-3 Minooka win.

The Mustangs will face

Naperville North at 4:30 p.m. today in a semifinal of the Batavia regional. They lost to the Huskies early in the season, but playing Joliet West and Minooka will have them battle-tested for the postseason.

“I was glad with how we competed Saturday,” Havelka said. “We played two good teams. It was a great tune-up. You have to face pressure situations and good teams otherwise you’re not going to be ready. The more pressure situations you’re in throughout the year, the better you’re going to play at tournament time because that’s the pressure of a oneand-done situation.”

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Downers Grove North’s Raymond Greco fires to first during a win over Glenbard West on April 26 at Legion Field.

Regional opener

DOWNERS GROVE - With the West Suburban Silver schedule out of the way, Downers Grove North’s baseball team prepped for the playoffs with three games last week.

The Trojans went 1-2, but the win was a big 10-2 victory over Hinsdale South, North’s potential opponent this weekend. Both the Trojans and Hornets would need to win semifinal games, but they could face each other again at 10 a.m. Saturday in the championship game of the Oswego regional.

Against the visiting Hornets on Thursday at Legion Field, the Trojans fell behind 1-0 after an inning but led 5-1 after two innings and 7-1 after four. When Hinsdale South made it 7-2 in the top of the fifth,

Who: No. 4 Downers Grove North vs. No. 13 Plainfield Central/No. 20 Oswego What: Class 4A Oswego regional semifinal When: 4:15 p.m. today Where: Oswego High School, 4250 Route 71, Oswego the Trojans added three runs in the bottom half of the inning to all but seal the outcome.

Joe Provenzano had the big day offensively for North (19-10 overall heading into the postseason).

He went 4-for-4 with a run scored and five RBIs. Connor Kopach, Ray Greco, James Sheldon, Jack Goergen and Matt Zabloudil had

one RBI apiece and Greco, Troy Southard and David Henson had multi-hit games as North pounded out 14 hits.

Matt Bohanon yielded six hits and a walk over seven innings to earn the pitching win.

The Trojans closed the regular season with a 13-3 loss at Glenbard North on Saturday. The game was tied 3-3 after and inning before the Panthers scored 10 unanswered runs to earn a five-inning win.

Southard went 2-for-3 with a run scored and two RBIs. Kopach finished 2-for-3 with a run and Goergen was 1-for-3 with an RBI. Greco was 3-for-4 with two RBIs, Provenzano 2-for-4 with a run and RBI and Kopach 1-for-3 with two runs in an 8-5 loss to Providence May 15.

Mustangs post perfect score, send all 6 to state SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA

Sectional scores

DOWNERS GROVE - Downers Grove South’s boys tennis team really couldn’t have expected anything more.

The Mustangs completed a perfect run through their own sectional tournament last weekend, taking the top two spots in both singles and doubles play to earn the maximum 36 points and win the sectional, and also send a full complement of six players to this week’s state tournament. The state tourney starts Thursday and runs through Saturday on the courts at and around Hersey High School in Arlington Heights.

The favored team coming in, South tallied 36 points in the sectional for the second year in a row. It was the Mustangs fifth consecutive sectional title and fifth straight year they sent all six sectional competitors on to state.

Senior Jon Artus (46-2) defeated sophomore teammate Tony Leto (3511) to take the singles crown. Artus took the first set 7-6 (7), and Leto retired with Artus leading 3-0 in the second set. Artus had dropped just three games prior to the finals while Leto had lost just four games before

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the championship match.

The senior-freshman tandem of Cody Freischlag and Christian San Andres topped the junior-freshman South duo of Ryan McMillan and Zach Wood 6-2 and 6-3 to claim the title.

Downers Grove North Competing at the Downers Grove South sectional last weekend, the Trojans saw senior Tristan Burnham and junior Chandler Downs team up to take third place in the doubles draw.

The pair won their third-place match 6-0, 6-3 against York’s Alex Riddle and Jackson Miller and clinched their spot in this weekend’s state tournament with a 6-4, 6-1 win in the quarterfinal round.

The state tourney starts Thursday and runs through Saturday on the courts at and around Hersey High School in Arlington Heights.

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Downers Grove South’s Cody Freischlag (left) and his teammate Christian San Andres celebrate after a point during a doubles match early in the season.

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Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or

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Reporter/Progress - Wednesday, May 22, 2013 • SD • Page 37 g any pe other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA0801305 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I530204 May 8, 15, 22, 2013 Suburban Life Media WSM IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS SUNTRUST MORTGAGE INC. PLAINTIFF VS CHARLES AESCHLIMAN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CHARLES AESCHLIMAN, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 728 CHICAGO AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 11 CH 003685 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on March 12, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on June 20, 2013, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-05-410-025 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 728 CHICAGO AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $438,471.49.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful pur-

pur chaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1104645 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I529521 May 8, 15, 22, 2013 Suburban Life Media DG IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, -v.JEAN M. HENNESSY, et al Defendant 11 CH 4260 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 23, 2013, the Sheriff of DuPage County will at 10:00 AM on June 4, 2013, at the DuPage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, WHEATON, IL, 60187, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 608 39TH STREET, Downers Grove, IL 60515 Property Index No. 06-32-413-017 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $494,938.11.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee

gag shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 372-2020.

Please refer to file number 11-2222-18143.

I530859 May 8, 15, 22, 2013 Suburban Life Media DG 11-053849 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR WMALT 2005-10, PLAINTIFF, -vsDIMITRIY ZAKHARCHENKO A/K/A DMITRIY A. ZAKHARCHENKO; OKSANA KARABINA; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; CITIBANK, N.A.; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK; HSBC BANK NEVADA, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, DEFENDANTS 12 CH 2708 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on December 19, 2012; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on June 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM, at DuPage County Sheriff's Office, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Dupage County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 4111 North Lincoln Street, Westmont, IL 60559 Permanent Index No.: 09-04-222-006 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale.

The judgment amount was $261,060.88.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information.

For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COL-

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Page 38 • SD • Reporter/Progress - Wednesday, May 22, 2013 LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I530329 May 8, 15, 22, 2013 Suburban Life Media WSM 12-058189 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR PHH ALTERNATIVE MORTGAGE TRUST, SERIES 2007-3, PLAINTIFF, -vsROBERT ORSESKE A/K/A ROBERT J. ORSESKE A/K/A BOB J. ORSESKE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; RICHARD L. PICKERING; FAIRWAY GROVE CONDOMINIUMS ASSOCIATION A/K/A FAIRWAY GROVE CONDOMINIUMS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 12 CH 2986 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on March 18, 2013; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on June 20, 2013 at 10:00 AM, at DuPage County Sheriff's Office, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Dupage County, Illinois.

page y, Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 2427 Ogden Avenue, Unit 3, Downers Grove, IL 60515 Permanent Index No.: 08-01-310-003 Improvements: Homeowners/ Condominium Association Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale.

The judgment amount was $112,698.95.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information.

For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 The notice of sale of a common interest community or a condominium unit under subsection (c) of Section 15-1507 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall state that the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Pr rt Act. Th stat

minium Property Act. The statement of assessment account issued by the association to a unit owner under subsection (i) of Section 18 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, and the disclosure statement issued to a prospective purchaser under Section 22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, shall state the amount of the assessments and the legal fees, if any, required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. If the property being sold is a condominium, you are admonished to read the responsibilities created under Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I532726 May 15, 22, 29, 2013 Suburban Life Media DG

***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on March 14, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on June 20, 2013, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-18-202-012 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5613 DUNHAM ROAD DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Description of Improvements: TAN WITH ALUMINUM SIDING ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME AND NO GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $252,276.92.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR special assessments or special taxTHE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT es levied against said real estate, DUPAGE COUNTY water bills, etc., and is offered for WHEATON, ILLINOIS sale without any representation as GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC to quality or quantity of title and PLAINTIFF without recourse to plaintiff. The VS KENT A. JONES; RAE A. JONES sale is further subject to confirmaAKA RAE ANN JONES; UNKNOWN tion by the court. Upon payment in OWNERS AND NON RECORD full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS which will entitle the purchaser to a 5613 DUNHAM ROAD Deed to the real estate after confirDOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 mation of the sale. The property will 12 CH 003045 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO NOT be open for inspection.

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pur chaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1205150 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I529543 May 8, 15, 22, 2013 Suburban Life Media DG IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Trust 2006-2 PLAINTIFF Vs. Paul M. Cappetta; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 004248 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/17/2012, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 6/25/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North

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mysuburbanlife.com y County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 08-01-411-040 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4521 Pershing Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condi-

pr tion of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-24740.

I531794 May 15, 22, 29, 2013 Suburban Life Media DG IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS CitiMortgage, Inc. successor by merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., PLAINTIFF Vs. Peter Stasyuk a/k/a Petro Stasyuk; et. al., DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 05563 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 3/25/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 7/2/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-10-317-002 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 329 S. Warwick Avenue Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subje l al

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subj prope y ject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-41727.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS PLATINUM COMMUNITY BANK PLAINTIFF VS SHAGUFTA GONDAL; COUNTY OF DUPAGE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SHAGUFTA GONDAL, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 3909 NORTH PARK STREET WESTMONT, IL 60559 08 CH 1229 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on May 29, 2008, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on June 18, 2013, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 4 IN BLOCK 54 IN LIBERTY PARK SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-04-201-005 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3909 NORTH PARK STREET WESTMONT, IL 60559 Description of Improvements: HOUSE IS A WOOD SIDING TWO STORY WITH A TWO CAR DECH GA GE S

TACHED GARAGE. UTILITIES ARE ON; The Judgment amount was $263,852.53.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA0801305 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS SUNTRUST MORTGAGE INC. PLAINTIFF VS CHARLES AESCHLIMAN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CHARLES AESCHLIMAN, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 728 CHICAGO AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 11 CH 003685 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on March 12, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on June 20, 2013, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 10 IN BLOCK 3 IN LINDSEY AND GROSS RESUBDIVISION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 3 AND LOTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4 IN BLOCK 4 IN LYMAN AND AUSTIN'S ADDITION TO DOWNERS GROVE, A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID RESUBDIVISION RECORDED FEBRUARY 28, 1924 AS DOCUMENT 174661, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-05-410-025 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 728 CHICAGO AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. Th Judgm t t

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The Judgment amount was $438,471.49.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1104645 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I529521 May 8, 15, 22, 2013 Suburban Life Media DG IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, -v.JEAN M. HENNESSY, et al Defendant 11 CH 4260 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 23, 2013, the Sheriff of DuPage County will at 10:00 AM on June 4, 2013, at the DuPage County Sheriff's Office, 501 North County Farm Road, WHEATON, IL, 60187, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE WEST 120 FEET OF LOT 81N BLOCK 11 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND COMPANY'S FAIRVIEW AVENUE SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND IN THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 7, 1923 AS DOCUMENT NO. 169326, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 608 39TH STREET, Downers Grove, IL 60515 Property Index No. 06-32-413-017 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $494,938.11.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the

Reporter/Progress - Wednesday, May 22, 2013 • SD • Page 39 highe by close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 372-2020.

Please refer to file number 11-2222-18143.

I530859 May 8, 15, 22, 2013 Suburban Life Media DG 11-053849 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR WMALT 2005-10, PLAINTIFF, -vsDIMITRIY ZAKHARCHENKO A/K/A DMITRIY A. ZAKHARCHENKO; OKSANA KARABINA; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; CITIBANK, N.A.; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK; HSBC BANK NEVADA, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, DEFENDANTS 12 CH 2708 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on December 19, 2012; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on June 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM, at DuPage County Sheriff's Office, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Dupage County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said

sp again real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: LOT 23 IN BLOCK "C" IN FIRST ADDITION TO LIBERTY PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 4111 North Lincoln Street, Westmont, IL 60559 Permanent Index No.: 09-04-222-006 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale.

The judgment amount was $261,060.88.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information.

For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I530329 May 8, 15, 22, 2013 Suburban Life Media WSM 12-058189 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY, WHEATON, ILLINOIS HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR PHH ALTERNATIVE MORTGAGE TRUST, SERIES 2007-3, PLAINTIFF, -vsROBERT ORSESKE A/K/A ROBERT J. ORSESKE A/K/A BOB J. ORSESKE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; RICHARD L. PICKERING; FAIRWAY GROVE CONDOMINIUMS ASSOCIATION A/K/A FAIRWAY GROVE CONDOMINIUMS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 12 CH 2986 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on March 18, 2013; John E. Zaruba, Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, will on June 20, 2013 at 10:00 AM, at DuPage County Sheriff's Office, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Dupage County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments

ge sp or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: UNIT 2427-3 IN FAIRWAY GROVE CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF PART OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "D" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R80-45831, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2427 Ogden Avenue, Unit 3, Downers Grove, IL 60515 Permanent Index No.: 08-01-310-003 Improvements: Homeowners/ Condominium Association Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale.

The judgment amount was $112,698.95.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information.

For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 The notice of sale of a common interest community or a condominium unit under subsection (c) of Section 15-1507 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall state that the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. The statement of assessment account issued by the association to a unit owner under subsection (i) of Section 18 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, and the disclosure statement issued to a prospective purchaser under Section 22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act, shall state the amount of the assessments and the legal fees, if any, required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. If the property being sold is a condominium, you are admonished to read the responsibilities created under Section 9 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I532726 May 15, 22, 29, 2013 Suburban Life Media DG

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC PLAINTIFF VS KENT A. JONES; RAE A. JONES AKA RAE ANN JONES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 5613 DUNHAM ROAD DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 12 CH 003045 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on March 14, 2013, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on June 20, 2013, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 95 IN BRANIGAR BROS' DOWNERS GROVE FARMS, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 17 AND 18, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 14, 1920 AS DOCUMENT 144285, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 09-18-202-012 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5613 DUNHAM ROAD DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 Description of Improvements: TAN WITH ALUMINUM SIDING ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME AND NO GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $252,276.92.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pi & As ci Plaintiff's At

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Page 40 • SD • Reporter/Progress - Wednesday, May 22, 2013 p. p. ly Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1205150 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I529543 May 8, 15, 22, 2013 Suburban Life Media DG WWR #10088619 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, N.A., S/B/M TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, S/B/M TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB, Plaintiff, vs.

ESTATE OF JOHN VUKASOVIC, et al., Defendants.

12 CH 0371 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, ESTATE OF JOHN VUKASOVIC, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES FOR THE ESTATE OF JOHN VUKASOVIC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the18th Judicial Circuit, Dupage County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: UNIT NO. L-110 IN WESTBROOK WEST CONDOMINIUM IN PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND ALSO PART OF LOT 2 IN KALBRIER AND CASSIDY'S SURVEY, BEING PART OF SECTIONS 5 AND 6, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 20, 1948 AS DOCUMENT 545419, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" TO

gage PLAINTIFF Vs. Paul M. Cappetta; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 004248 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/17/2012, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 6/25/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 15 IN BLOCK 10 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND CO'S BELMONT COUNTRY CLUB ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 18, 1927 AS DOCUMENT 235837, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 08-01-411-040 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4521 Pershing Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR to exceed $300, in certified funds, THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT is due within twenty-four (24) DUPAGE COUNTY hours. The subject property is subWHEATON, ILLINOIS ject to general real estate taxes, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate Mortgage Trust 2006-2 PLAINTIFF THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT R79-44909, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. Commonly known as 4250 Saratoga Avenue, Unit L-110, Downers Grove, IL 60515. and which said Mortgage was made by John Vukasovic, An Unmarried Person, Mortgagor, to MidAmerica Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Dupage County, Illinois as Document No. R2007-141446; And for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the said 18th Judicial Circuit, Dupage County, Illinois against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant, file an answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the 18th Judicial Circuit, Dupage County, Illinois, at the Courthouse, in the City of Wheaton, Dupage County, Illinois, on or before the June 14, 2013, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Clerk of the Circuit Court Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA 180 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL, 60601 Telephone: 312-782-9676 Facsimile: 312-782-4201 ChicagoREDG@weltman.com Dupage Atty. No. 9676 I531742 May 15, 22, 29, 2013 Suburban Life Media DG

aga and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Bu Ridge IL 60527,

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I531794 May 15, 22, 29, 2013 Suburban Life Media DG IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS CitiMortgage, Inc. successor by merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., PLAINTIFF Vs. Peter Stasyuk a/k/a Petro Stasyuk; et. al., DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 05563 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 3/25/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 7/2/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff's Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 2 IN C. GOTTWALD BUILDER, INC., RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 21 AND 22 IN BLOCK 4 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND COMPANY'S FAIRMONT PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OF SAID RESUBDIVISION RECORDED SEPTEMBER 16, 1955 AS DOCUMENT 773463, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-10-317-002 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 329 S. Warwick Avenue Westmont, IL 60559 Sale terms: 10% down of the highe bid by tified funds th

mysuburbanlife.com highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

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IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-41727.

I533283 May 22, 29, 2013 June 5, 2013 Suburban Life Media WSM IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION FIRSTMERIT BANK N.A., a national banking association, PLAINTIFF, vs.

PREMIER PROPERTY INVESTORS I, LLC, DONNA SNYDER; PAMELA M. WILLIAMS; THOMAS & EINARSON, LTD.; BEAUTY ON THE MAIN; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 13 CH 1485 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of DuPage County, Chancery Division, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, towit: LOT 27 IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 5 IN E.H. PRINCE AND COMPANY'S ADDITION TO DOWNERS GROVE, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID

CORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID RESUBDIVISION RECORDED OCTOBER 24, 1891 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 46830, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 4934 Main Street, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 P.I.N.: 09-08-116-022 and which said Mortgage was made by Premier Property Investors I, LLC, the Mortgagor, to Midwest Bank and Trust Company and thereafter assigned to FirstMerit Bank N.A., by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois, as Documents No. #R2010-071507 and # R2011038289 and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, DuPage County Circuit Clerk 505 N. County Farm Rd. Wheaton, IL 60187 on or before June 7, 2013, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Emily E. Bennett Howard and Howard Attorneys, PLLC 200 South Michigan Avenue, Ste. 1100 Chicago, Illinois 60604 (312) 372-4000 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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mysuburbanlife.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS DuPage Credit Union, PLAINTIFF Vs. Patrick J. Nally Sr. a/k/a Patrick John Nally Sr.; Alice Nally; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants, DEFENDANTS 2013 CH 000754 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Patrick J. Nally Sr. a/k/a Patrick John Nally Sr., Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 8 IN VOKAL'S RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 36 IN BRANIGAR BROTHERS 55TH STREET FARMS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 (EXCEPT SCHOOL LOT) AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID RESUBDIVISION RECORDED OCTOBER 24, 1972 AS DOCUMENT R72-64951, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 519 S. Wilmette Avenue Westmont, IL 60559 and which said Mortgage was made by: Patrick J. Nally Sr. a/k/a Patrick John Nally Sr., Alice Nally the Mortgagor(s), to DuPage Credit Union, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois, as Document No. R2010-064515; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Chris Kachiroubas Clerk of the Circuit Court 505 N. County Farm Road P.O. Box 707 Wheaton, IL 60187 on or before June 7, 2013, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-13-04683 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

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LEGAL NOTICE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF DUPAGE WHEATON, ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT )2013 )MR )698 LEGAL NOTICE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on 6-20-13 at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom 2005 at DuPage Judicial Center, 505 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, We will have our petition heard in the said Court for the change of our name(s) from: DANIELA L. ERICKSON and

FRANKI D. ERICKSON to that of DANIELA L. GILIO and FRANKI D. GILIO pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided.

DATED: MAY 02, 2013 DOWNERS GROVE JOSEPH SERPICO Petitioner JOSEPH A. SERPICO & ASSOCIATES Attorney for: PETITIONERS 10525 W. CERMAK ROAD WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 (708) 531-9733 May 8, 15, 22, 2013 Suburban Life Media 5819 DG LEGAL NOTICE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF DUPAGE WHEATON, ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT )2013 )MR )817 LEGAL NOTICE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on July 3, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. in courtroom 2007 at DuPage Judicial Center, 505 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, I will have my petition heard in the said Court for the change of my name from: XIAO DONG GUO to that of FRANCISCO GUO pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided.

DATED: 5/16/2013 Wheaton Xiao Dong Guo Petitioner Xiao Dong Guo Petitioner Pro Se 3913 Saratoga Ave G305 Downers Grove IL 60515 May 22, 29, 2013 June 5, 2013 Suburban Life Media 5905 DG

Public Notice is hereby given that on 7-3-13 at 9:00 A.M. in courtroom 2005 at DuPage Judicial Center, 505 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, I will have my petition heard in the said Court for the change of my name from: Piotr Katowicz to that of Peter Katowicz pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided.

DATED: 05/17/2013 Wheaton, Illinois Peter Katowicz Petitioner Peter Katowicz Petitioner Pro Se 5871 Chase Ave Downers Grove IL 60516 (630) 956-8000 May 22, 29, 2013 June 5, 2013 Suburban Life Media 5929 DG LEGAL NOTICE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF DUPAGE WHEATON, ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ESTATE OF )2013 ELIZABETH S. WENDT )P Deceased )342 Notice is given of the death of Elizabeth S. Wendt whose address was Downers Grove, Illinois 60516 Letters of Office were issued on May 17, 2013 to John A. Wendt, 1701 Concord Drive, Downers Grove, Illinois 60516 and Brian A. Wendt, 1516 61st Street, Downers Grove, Illinois 60516 as: INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR

whose attorney is Mary Agrella Fitzpatrick, LEGAL NOTICE 4N701 School Road, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA St. Charles, Illinois 60175 STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF DUPAGE The estate will be administered WHEATON, ILLINOIS without Court Supervision, unIN THE CIRCUIT COURT less under section 28-4 of the OF THE EIGHTEENTH Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 5/28-4) any interested person )2013 terminates independent adminis)MR )820 tration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate LEGAL NOTICE to the Circuit Court Clerk.

FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of Chris Kachiroubas, Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before December 3, 2013, any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, if any, within ten (10) days after it has been filed with the Circuit Clerk.

Chris Kachiroubas Clerk of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court Wheaton, IL 60189-0707 Mary Agrella Fitzpatrick Attorney For: Co-Executors 4N701 School Road St. Charles, Illinois 60175 630-584-3142 May 22, 29, 2013 June 6, 2013 Suburban Life Media 5894 DG LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TAX DEED NO. 2013-TD-54 FILED May 14, 2013

Reporter/Progress - Wednesday, May 22, 2013 • SD • Page 41 ELEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT, IN FAIRWAY GROVE CONDOMINIUMS OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 AND PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP AND PLAT OF SURVEY ATTACHED THERETO AS EXHIBIT "D" RECORDED AUGUST 11, 1980 AS DOCUMENT R8045831, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Property Index Number 08-01-310-094 On September 18, 2013 at 9:00 a.m., Courtroom 2009 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued.

The real estate was sold on November 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire September 13, 2013.

Paul S. Murphy, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-3547 Cert. # 2646

May 22, 29, 2013 TAKE NOTICE June 5, 2013 TO: GARY A. KING, DUPAGE Suburban Life Media 5911 DG COUNTY CLERK; FAIRWAY LEGAL NOTICE GROVE CONDOMINIUMS; PUBLIC NOTICE DUSTIN C. MCCONAUGHY; BMO HARRIS BANK NA, AS SUCCESSOR TO HARRIS, N.A.; TAX DEED NO. 2013-TD-55 FILED May 14, 2013 OCCUPANT; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; TAKE NOTICE AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. TO: GARY A. KING, DUPAGE This is NOTICE of the filing of the COUNTY CLERK; ARBOR PARK NO. 1; Petition for Tax Deed on the fol- CONDOMINIUM JOSEPH HARBACEK; OCCUlowing described property: PANT; RBS CITIZENS N.A., AS UNIT NO. 2343-10 TOGETHER SUCCESSOR TO CHARTER ONE WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENT- BANK, N.A.; ARBOR PARK AGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION;

LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE The Fairview Fire Protection district will hold an open meeting at 7 PM at the Lincoln Center 935 Maple Av, Downers Grove, IL on June 5th. The board will present information regarding alternative arrangements with Village of Downers Grove.

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LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE FOR PARENTS OF HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING On May 29, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. a meeting conducted by Community Unit School District No. 201 will take place in the Conference Room of South School located at 133 S. Grant, Westmont, Illinois. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district plan for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools within the district for the 2013-2014 school year. If you are a parent of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of Community Unit School District No. 201, you are invited to attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Linda McCarthy Klawitter, Director of Student Services, at (630) 468-8250.

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mp pi UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARSeptember 13, 2013.

TIES INTERESTED; AND NON- PARCEL 2: Paul S. Murphy, EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND RECORD CLAIMANTS. Attorney for Petitioner EGRESS FOR THE BENEFIT OF (618) 457-3547 This is NOTICE of the filing of the PARCEL 1 AS CONTAINED IN DECLARATION OF Petition for Tax Deed on the fol- THE COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RE- Cert. # 2654 lowing described property: STRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS May 22, 29, 2013 RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO PARCEL 1: June 5, 2013 UNIT 2212-3 IN BUILDING 2 R80-70353, IN DUPAGE COUNSuburban Life Media 5912 DG TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVID- TY, ILLINOIS. ED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN Property Index Number BUY ARBOR PARK CONDOMINIUM 08-01-414-015 IT! NO. 1 AS DELINEATED AND DESELL FINED IN THE DECLARATION On September 18, 2013 at IT! RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 9:00 a.m., Courtroom 2009 the R80-70353, IN PART OF THE Petitioner intends to make appliFIND SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, cation for an order on the petiIT! TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE tion that a Tax Deed be issued.

FAST! 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRIN- The real estate was sold on CIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE November 18, 2010 for general Call us at taxes of the year 2009. The peCOUNTY, ILLINOIS. 866-817-F-A-S-T riod of redemption will expire

LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE Please take notice that the Board of Education, Community High School District #99, DuPage County Illinois, will release bid documents for Copy Paper on May 31, 2013. Bid documents for this bid may be examined at the Administrative Service Center, 6301 Springside Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60516, during the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday prior to the bid opening. A deposit for these documents may be required.

All bids must be sealed and marked on the envelope: Proposal: Copy Paper, and must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on June 11, 2013, at the Administrative Service Center, 6301 Springside Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois 60516. All contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). The Board of Education of District 99 reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 99 DOWNERS GROVE, IL May 22, 2013 Suburban Life Media 5898 DG WOO

LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE Sealed bids for the 2013 Pool Plaster Repair at Downers Grove South High School will be received by the Board of Education, Community High School District 99, Downers Grove, DuPage County, Illinois, at their Administrative Office located at 6301 Springside Avenue Downers Grove, Illinois, until 2:00 P.M. on the 7th day of June, 2013. Bids will be opened and read aloud at that time.

The work is to be performed in accordance with the proposed Contract Documents as prepared by Healy, Bender & Associates, Inc., Architects-Planners, 4040 Helene Avenue, Naperville, Illinois. The Contract Documents may be obtained by request to the Architect accompanied by a deposit of $100.00 for each set of drawings and project manual requested.

Upon receipt of the deposit, prospective bidders will become registered plan holders. Prospective bidders obtaining Contract Documents from any other source other than the Architect's office will not be considered a registered plan holder. During the bidding period, the office of the Architect will send project addenda, clarifications, and other project information to registered plan holders via the email address(es) listed on the Registered Plan Holder Record on file at the Architect's office. Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee in the form of a Bid Bond, Certified Check, or Bank Draft in the amount equal to not less than 10% of the bid and made payable to Community High School District 99. These proposed Contract Documents may be studied at the office of the Architect or at the following locations: Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties Plan Room, 233 N. Springfield Avenue Joliet, Illinois. They may also be viewed online at the McGraw-Hill Construction - Dodge internet site at www.dodge. construction.com.

Bids will be received on General Contract Work, including all trades. All contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/112). The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

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